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Portrait of Helen Campbell

Portrait of Helen Campbell - Painting; Portrait
Accession #: 2485.3
Title: Portrait of Helen Campbell
Object Type: Painting; Portrait
Participants:
Campbell, Helen (depicted)
Physical Description: Helen Campbell at the age of 12 wearing a blue dress with belted at waist, a white hat with wide brim, a gold necklace and a ribbon in her hair.
Description: London artist W. Thomas Smith lived in Spokane from 1903 to 1910, painting landscapes and oil-on-canvas portraits "from life," while also participating in the many activities of the Spokane Society of Washington Artists. Grace Campbell was also active with the art society, and in 1904 the Campbells commissioned Smith to paint their portraits: Amasa Campbell, age 59; Grace, age 45; and their daughter Helen, age 12. The three portraits graced their main stair hall, and Smith included his portrait of Helen in one of the many local exhibitions of his work.
Category: Campbell Collection
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
Portrait (Artwork->Subject), Oil (Artwork->Painting), Childhood (Childhood)
Geographical Reference: Campbell House (Washington->Spokane County->Spokane)
Dimensions:
Support Dimensions H x W 28 x 22 "
Image Dimensions HxW 28 x 22 "
Frame Dimensions H x W x D 37 x 31 "
Materials/Techniques:
oil (Material)
canvas (Material)
Related Exhibits:
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs.W.W. Powell
Copyright:
public domain

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